How to pronounce opp
Say it like OP. Opp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑp/OP
UK British/ɒp/OP
- OP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of opp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP.
What does opp mean?
noun
- An opponent; an enemy; the opposition.
- Any person on unfriendly terms.“When I saw her I fled on the spot man, me and her are opps.”
Words that rhyme with opp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of opp.
Questions about saying opp
How do you pronounce opp?
Say OP. The American pronunciation is /ɑp/. In British English it is /ɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opp?
Opp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OP.
Is opp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒp/ (OP).